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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

By Katie G.

I have to admit something. I am a true beauty junkie – always up for trying the next greatest trend in skincare. But, as my skin sensitivity has become heightened like never before, I've become ruthless with what I put on my skin. I pore over ingredient lists, accost sales people, and scan product bar codes using the ThinkDirty app (highly recommended by the way). But then it hit me. Why am I constantly struggling to try to find a product that works, compromising on ingredients or scents, when I can make my own? After doing some research, considering the skin's needs, and knowing what ingredients trigger flare-ups for sensitive skin (coconut oil is a no-no), I created an easy DIY Essential Oil serum, using pure, food-based ingredients, that really does wonders for smoothness, evenness, and texture. Ready for better skin?

Friday, December 4, 2015

By Katie G.

You might see it in your juices and you might see it in your skincare products. You might even see it in your teeth whiteners. As of late, activated charcoal seems to be everywhere. Its gritty texture gives juices a tint of blackish-grey and turns skin coal-black when used as a face mask. You might wonder how something that looks so off-putting can be good for you. But, after doing some research (and much first-hand trial), it turns out that activated charcoal is less of something that's a passing fad and more of something that has real long-term health and beauty benefits. So, how does it actually work?

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Feed Your Face | HOW YOU CAN EAT, DRINK, & LIVE YOUR WAY TO BETTER SKIN

By Katie G.

Photo by Ted Morrison

I’m going to admit it. Putting myself out there is hard. In this day and age, we all rely so heavily on image-based social media to tell the story of our lives. So what happens when your skin just doesn’t cooperate? Acne. Eczema. Uneven complexion. Dryness. Inflammation. We’ve all suffered from one (or more) of these conditions in our lifetime. I've definitely suffered from all of them at one point or another. Sure, we can invest heavily in photo editing apps and hope for the best, or avoid social media altogether. But, that doesn’t address, nor does it help improve the root of our concern: the quality of our skin – achieving that oft sought-after dewy, fresh-faced, bright complexion.

What if I told you that, by making a few simple lifestyle changes, you could improve your complexion dramatically? It’s true. Recently, I was going through some old photos and I came across one that stopped me in my tracks. Looking at the image, I was shocked to realize that the person looking back at me was, well, me. And, I realized that in one year (less, actually), I completely transformed. I looked younger, fresher, way less puffy, and, dare I say it, happy. So, I say it again. Revealing this part of myself is hard. But, I’m ready to share what I’ve learned along the way. Are you ready for great skin? Here we go!

Sunday, October 15, 2015

Cold Snap | YES, YOU CAN FIGHT DRY SKIN AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY GLOW

By Katie G.

By now, it has probably hit you: winter is coming, fast. I woke up this morning to find a chill in the New York City air and – as a result – dry skin on my face. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, we are officially in dry, flaky skin season. Luckily, there's a quick, easy, and all-natural way to combat chapped skin and restore a natural glow. Best of all? You can make it with ingredients found in your kitchen (well, some of them anyway).It's no secret that I have been in a long-term battle for clear skin, but this year, I have developed a whole new philosophy on wellness. Rather than running to the dermatologist or nearest drugstore for a quick lotion fix...

Sunday, August 30, 2015

DIY Beauty | SOOTHE YOUR SUMMER SKIN WITH THESE SIMPLE INGREDIENTS

By Katie G.

Ah,
summer. We're down to the last two weeks where we get to fully enjoy the
great outdoors. But between sun worshiping, salt water, chlorine – and
let's face it, drinking– your skin suffers. Do you find yourself hot,
flaky, or peeling after what seems like amazing beach day? Yeah, me too. Luckily for us, there are some easy fixes for
your skin that you can find right in your kitchen.

Friday, March 27, 2015

By Dominick H.

Models, CEOs, Actors, Tech-junkies, Artists, Designers, Yogis, the super
wealthy, the super poor, and pretty much everyone you could possibly
think of is drinking green juice these days. There is such a buzz and
craze around the power of green juice. Yes, it smells like the backyard
or the farm you grew up around. Yes, it tastes like that moment right
after the lawnmower cuts your grass: yes, like grass. It's bitter. It's
somewhat nauseating. But dammit, it's really good for you when you have
it in moderation; and of course when you get used to the taste of it.